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Flyers Edge League-Leading Jets in Shootout to Extend Point Streak

Rookie Matvei Michkov's shootout winner and Ivan Fedotov's stellar goaltending secure Philadelphia's 2-1 victory in Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) saves the shot as Dylan Samberg (54) defends against the Philadelphia Flyers during second period NHL action in Winnipeg on Saturday, March 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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Overview

  • Matvei Michkov scored the decisive shootout goal with a backhander, lifting the Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the top-ranked Winnipeg Jets.
  • Goaltender Ivan Fedotov made 29 saves, including crucial stops during back-to-back Jets power plays late in the third period.
  • Jamie Drysdale tied the game in the second period with a high shot that hit both posts before crossing the line.
  • The Flyers extended their point streak to five games (4-0-1) and have now defeated Winnipeg in their last four meetings.
  • Head coach John Tortorella surpassed Al Arbour for sixth place on the NHL's all-time games coached list with 1,608 career games.